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As ocean pressures mount, United Nations report calls for urgent global collaboration to protect marine ecosystems

The third World Ocean Assessment was released today on World Oceans Day, offering the latest insights into the health of our ocean, providing a vital evidence base to help us make better decisions for ...
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United Nations to launch third World Ocean Assessment

The third World Ocean Assessment, to be released on 8 June 2026, offers the latest insights into the health of our ocean, and helps us to better understand the drivers, interactions, and long‑term ...
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Humanity’s future depends on protecting the rapidly changing ocean

The ocean covers more than 70 per cent of the planet and regulates climate, sustains biodiversity, and supports economies and cultures worldwide. It’s the foundation of life on Earth.
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Advancing the inclusion and rights of persons with disabilities: From Convention to commitment

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the landmark treaty ...
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World Water Day 2026| Water and Gender Equality Where water flows, equality grows On line or in person event Where: ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations Headquarters, New York When: 19 March 2026 from 10:00 ...
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Mrs. Retno L.P. Marsudi of the Republic of Indonesia - Special Envoy on Water

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Retno L.P. Marsudi of the Republic of Indonesia as his Special Envoy on Water, aiming at galvanizing partnerships ...
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Advancing disability rights: United Nations Conference to mark historic progress while addressing critical implementation gaps

While the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) marks two decades of historic progress—including strengthened global laws, greater public visibility, and ...
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Deputy Secretary-General's remarks at the ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (OAS) [as delivered]

Your Excellency, Vice-President of ECOSOC,Excellencies,We meet at a moment of extraordinary pressure and rising expectations for sustainable development and our UN system.Countries are grappling with ...
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the World Food Programme

The Secretary-General expresses his deep appreciation to Ms. Cindy McCain for her dedicated service as she steps down from her role as Executive Director of the World Food Programme.
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Letter from the President of the General Assembly on the Programme High-level Debate on Preventing and Combating Illicit Trafficking in Wildlife and other Crimes that Affect ...

Letter from the President of the General Assembly on the Programme High-level Debate on Preventing and Combating Illicit Trafficking in Wildlife and other Crimes that Affect the Environment ...
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More than half of children and youth worldwide ‘not learning’ – UNESCO

About 617 million children and adolescents worldwide are not achieving minimum proficiency levels in reading and mathematics, signalling “a learning crisis” that could threaten progress on global ...
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Letter from the President of the General Assembly on the UN Charter Day

Letter from the President of the General Assembly on the Programme High-level Debate on Preventing and Combating Illicit Trafficking in Wildlife and other Crimes that Affect the Environment ...